Enrollment
141
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Port Huron, MI
Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy
Federal NCES profile for Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 262883002036
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Port Huron · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28.2:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 77.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy has class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Port Huron, MI.
School address
District: Port Huron Area School District · Michigan
NCES ID 262883002036 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
5.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
28.2:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
+61% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
77.8%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+43% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy
Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy is a high-poverty, mid-sized high school in Port Huron, Michigan, enrolling 141 students.
Class loads run heavy: 28.2:1 is larger than about 95% of Michigan schools and 61% above the 17.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 77.8% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 141 puts it in the smaller third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 3,375 Michigan schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Among 195 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #171, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (68%) and African American (14%) (diversity index 50/100).
No Advanced Placement courses are reported for this campus in the federal data.
Its district draws 19.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Port Huron's high schools, it stands alongside Blue Water Middle College Academy (205 students): Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (28.2:1 vs 12.8:1).
Port Huron Area School District also operates Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students) and Port Huron High School (988 students) alongside Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy compares
Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 28.2:1 | ▲ 61% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 77.8% | ▲ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 141 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28.2:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
141
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
77.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28.2:1
students per teacher
- 61% above state mean
Top 95% in Michigan - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Funding equity
$13,309
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 68.1%
African American 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.2%
Two or More 9.2%
Largest group: White at 68.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 50.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 50.1, Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
AP program Not offered
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Port Huron Area School District, which includes Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy.
$13,309
Per student
-1%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-20%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 23.9%
State 56.2%
Federal 19.8%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Port Huron Northern High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Port Huron High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fort Gratiot Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Keewahdin Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,089
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 599
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 533
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar high schools in Port Huron
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~141 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy
How many students attend Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy?
Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy has 141 students enrolled. It is a high school in Port Huron, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy is 28.2:1, which is 61% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 80% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy?
77.8% of students at Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy?
The largest demographic group at Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy is White at 68.1% of enrollment, in Port Huron, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 50.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy?
Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy rank among public schools in Port Huron?
By Resource Investment Index, Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Port Huron, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Port Huron on the city page.
Is Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy a good school?
Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of Michigan schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Port Huron Area School District?
Besides Port Huron Schools Phoenix Academy, Port Huron Area School District also operates Port Huron Northern High School (1,089 students), Port Huron High School (988 students), and Central Middle School (599 students). See the Port Huron Area School District district page for the complete list.
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